Queer creatives writing workshop
Music
Poetics
Poetics was a one night performance art piece about metamorphosis and evolution of character. The project was inspired by ambition, the limit of good intentions, the death of friendships, rebirth, and ascension to artistry from conception to life
New History
New History was a project inspired by the passage of time, purpose, change, and healing. Each piece combined the original contents of the book, the color chosen, and selected intoxicants to exemplify the alchemical transformation of personal growth. Examining oneself through exploration and expression, and discovering the beauty of experiencing the brush strokes on each page.
Writing
Remedies For Light
Remedies For Light is the second book by Benjamin. This book contains essays and poetry written over a ten year period about love, depression, existentialism, dreams, and growth.
Unexpected Everythings
This collection of poetry, short stories, and articles by Benjamin is his first book. Topics include dreams, love, death, depression, joy, sanity (or the lack thereof), and life. Written over a span of six years, this book discusses the aforementioned topics from the perspective of a young man and the transitions that occur throughout maturing.
Music
Younger Than Neil
Younger Than Neil is the band Benjamin has been performing with for over a decade. Inspired by the likes of Kill Lincoln, Say Anything, and Four Year Strong; this band is his effort to mash emo, ska, and post-hardcore into an outlet for his lyricism and aggression.
They're currently working on their second full-length album, entitled Make It Out Alive.
Releases
Write New History
Write New History is the first full length album by Younger Than Neil. In creating the music video for the song In Our Genes, Benjamin was inspired to create the art exhibit New History.
Sunk Cost
Sunk Cost is a split that Younger Than Neil did with Texas band The Holophonics and highlights a more focused style that points to the future of the band.
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